The best yachts of 2026, the European Yacht of the Year winners, were announced this evening, Saturday 17 January 2026. The awards have become the ideal way to kickstart the…
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Best yacht 2023: European yacht of the year winners
The European Yacht of the Year programme is a highlight of my year as it gives us jury members the opportunity to assemble our shortlist of the best nominees, seatrial…
43 of the best bluewater sailboat designs of all time
Which yacht is the best for bluewater boating? This question generates even more debate among sailors than questions about what’s the coolest yacht, or the best for racing. Whereas racing…
JPK 39FC review: new sporty 40 cruiser
I have long held that bluewater cruising yachts, especially those under 40ft, have much to gain from the way today’s smaller short-handed offshore raceboats are designed and set up and…
£272,869.00
Video: Onboard the JPK 39FC – 40 foot French cruiser
Although best known for its extremely competitive smaller offshore racing boats, this Breton yard also has a range of serious, yet fast and lightweight, cruising yachts of which the JPK…
JPK 45 boat test: A performance cruiser that provides memorable enjoyment
This quirky French cruiser has the soul of a race yacht and is full of innovations. Toby Hodges sails the JPK 45
£278,360.00
JPK 1030 test: The intuitive French flier that’s easy for couples to control
Pip Hare feels right at home on the JPK 1030 – a quick, no-nonsense boat that’s ideal for short-handers
£103,730.00
What does it take to win the Rolex Fastnet Race? We find out from four former winners
As the world’s largest and most notorious offshore, the Rolex Fastnet Race, has gained in popularity, so the competitiveness of the 300+ boat fleet has increased. Some crews may be ticking another…
5 top new yachts crowned European Yacht of the Year 2015 winners from 25 tested
The European Yacht of the Year is the most thorough competition there is for production boats, the only one that comprises 11 different magazines, from 11 different European nations, testing…